Paracetamol Prescribing at DOWNTON ROAD SURGERY

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
3,771
Total Quantity
456.8K
NHS Cost
£10.5K
vs National Avg
+83.6%

DOWNTON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 3,771 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,486 to the NHS. This is 83.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
356
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
327
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
299

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,771
Total Quantity456,798
Total NHS Cost£10,486
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+83.6%

Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,771 items
National average per practice2,054 items
Difference+83.6% vs national average
Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.